These Salma Hayek Facts Are Just TOO Hot! (12 PICS + 11 GIFS)

13 Nov 2020


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Salma Hayek was born Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez on September 2, 1966 in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico.

 

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Her father, Sami Hayek Domínguez, is a Lebanese Mexican from Baabdat, Lebanon. Her mother, Diana Jiménez Medina, is of Spanish descent. Her dad owns an industrial-equipment firm and her mother is an opera singer/talent scout.

 

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She has one younger brother named Sami, who is a furniture designer.

 

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Salma was raised in a wealthy Catholic family and attended Catholic school in Grand Coteau, Louisiana.

 

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While in school, Hayek was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia.

 

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At age 23, the young actress landed the starring role in the telenovela Teresa. This was in 1989, and led to her stardom in Mexico.

 

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Hayek moved to Los Angeles in 1991 to pursue a career in film and improve her English. She studied under Stella Adler and auditioned for smaller parts.

 

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In 1995, Hayek landed a starring role in Desperado with Antonio Banderas.

 

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Following her role in Desperado, the actress appeared on screen in several roles including a vampire queen in From Dusk till Dawn.

 

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In 1994, she starred in El Callejón de los Milagros, which won more awards than any other film in the history of Mexican cinema.

 

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In order to stay fit, the actress practices an intense self-defense workout developed for Israeli Defense Force members.

 

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When she was younger, Hayek’s grandmother used to shave her hair and eyebrows in order to make her hair thicker.

 

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Salma is a huge soccer fan. Her husband, François-Henri Pinault, owns Stade Rennais Football Club.

 

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She married François-Henri Pinault in 2009. He’s a french businessman and the current CEO of Kerig.

 

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In 2006, Hayek won “Best Nude Scene” for her role in Ask The Dust alongside Colin Farrell.

 

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The actress is a huge animal lover and has had over 50 pets during her lifetime. Her home is often referred to as an “animal shelter” complete with dogs, parrots, horses, and even alpacas.

 

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In 1999, Hayek opened her own production company called Ventanarosa, which translates to “rose-colored window” in English. It’s a small company, but has worked with big studios including Netflix and Lionsgate.

 

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Salma works as an activist and humanitarian. She’s brought awareness to violence against women and discrimination against immigrants.

 

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Salma and François-Henri have one daughter named Valentina Paloma Pinault. She was born in 2007 in L.A. and is currently 13 years old.

 

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Hayek’s inspiration to become an actress came from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

 

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The name Salma means “peace” in Arabic.

 


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